Easy Stewed Strawberries and Rhubarb
Easy Stewed Strawberries and Rhubarb
This 4 ingredient Stewed Strawberries and Rhubarb is simple and so delicious! Have a batch ready in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy with ice cream, scones, yogurt, cake and more!
25 minutes
3 cups
This is THE BEST recipe for strawberry and rhubarb season! Just 4 ingredients and you have the most delicious sweet and tart simple strawberry rhubarb compote that can be eaten many different ways.
Just 4 simple ingredients
About this recipe:
This stewed strawberries and rhubarb is made with just 4 simple ingredients: strawberries, rhubarb, sugar and water. All you have to do with this easy recipe is simmer the ingredients to create a soft, melty sauce-like compote that you can enjoy many different ways. It’s a great recipe for all the fresh rhubarb and strawberries that are bountiful in spring.
Stewed Strawberries and Rhubarb Recipe Tips
- RHUBARB: This recipe works well with fresh or frozen rhubarb.
- STRAWBERRIES: You can use fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries.
- SUGAR: This recipe calls for white sugar but you can use brown sugar or even maple syrup.
- SWEETNESS: This recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar, but if you want it less sweet you can add less sugar. Start by adding 1/2 cup and see if you like that.
- AMOUNT: This recipe is easily doubled or cut in half.
- STORAGE: Keep in an airtight container (like a clean jar) in your fridge for up to 5 days.
- FREEZING: This recipe freezes well. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months and use as needed.
Our Favourite
Ways to Eat Stewed Strawberries and Rhubarb:
- Serve warm or cold.
- It’s amazing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Enjoy it with this Apple Cinnamon Rhubarb cake.
- Pair it with pavlova or Eton mess.
- Enjoy it over pancakes or waffles instead of syrup.
- Add a spoonful to Greek yogurt (or any plain yogurt) and top with this homemade granola.
- Add it to iced matcha!
Easy Stewed Strawberries and Rhubarb
This 4 ingredient Stewed Strawberries and Rhubarb is simple and so delicious! Have a batch ready in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy with ice cream, scones, yogurt, cake and more!
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped rhubarb
- 3 cups chopped strawberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cut the strawberries and rhubarb into small pieces.
- In a large saucepan combine the chopped strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and water.3 cups chopped rhubarb, 3 cups chopped strawberries, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp water
- Simmer over low-medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until all of the sugar has dissolved and the fruit has broken down. You can use a masher or fork to break down the fruit.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
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